Parmesan-Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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From Gourmet magazine, October 2005. Each bite delivers a huge range of tastes — sweet, salty, and smoky — all at the same time. They're easy to make and completely irresistible. Serve at your next cocktail party. Could substitute prosciutto instead of bacon (In fact, I prefer the prosciutto). Ingredients:
5 ounces parmigiano-reggiano cheese, cut into 18 sticks (1- by 1/4-inch) |
18 pitted dates (preferably medjool) |
6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thirds or 3 ounces prosciutto |
Directions:
1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F
2. Stuff 1 piece of cheese into each date, then wrap 1 piece of bacon around each date, securing it with a pick. Arrange dates 1 inch apart in a shallow baking pan.
3. Bake 5 minutes, then turn dates over with tongs and bake until bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes more (may take longer). Drain on a paper bag or parchment. Serve immediately.
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